Sunday Volunteers - The North Parish Church of North Andover

It takes many people to create the Sunday morning atmosphere of welcome, peace, beauty, energy and refuge at North Parish.

Find the spot that works for you.

You can sign up for many of our roles as a one-time commitment.
Training is available for roles like Zoom host, Worship Assistant.

The dropdown menus below contain brief descriptions on the many roles. If you have further questions about any of these, email our Membership Coordinator (Membership@northparish.org) who will answer your questions or put you in touch with the appropriate contact.

A member of the Caring Community team provides a support role during worship services by monitoring the Sunday Zoom chat window for concerns and joys posted, responding in the moment, and relaying information to the Minister and Caring Community Chair for follow-up.

If you are interested in finding out more about other needs and opportunities with the Caring Community see Care and Support Services.

Pre-K class leaders read to children These volunteers assist in Sunday classes for all grades and occasional evening sessions for grades 9-12.

Some opportunities are short term, perhaps sharing a skill or interest you might have. Others require a longer commitment.

For questions or more ideas about how you might help, read about our Elementary and Youth programs. Then talk to or email our Director of Family Religious Education (DRE@northparish.org).

These volunteers create the welcoming coffee hour experience that follows our onsite services. This social time is a great way for us to meet others, catch up, talk about the service, or the world in general.

You can sign up to be part of the Setup crew (1-2 people) or the Cleanup crew (1-2 people) using the Yellow button above.

Here is a link describing what’s involved. A printed copy of this document is in the hanging folder to the left of the kitchen stove.

For more information, email our Membership Coordinator (Membership@northparish.org).

Greeters provide a welcoming face for those arriving for onsite services. They arrive 15 minutes before service begins and welcome guests as they enter the sanctuary, invite newcomers to sign our guest book, and mingle and answer questions during coffee hour.

For information or to sign up for a brief greeter training session, email our Membership Coordinator (Membership@northparish.org).

Joy-sorrow candles at the altar Worship Assistant volunteers generally sign up for one Sunday or less a month. Worship Assistants arrive 30 minutes before service and stay 15 minutes after. They oversee Sunday Service operations including setting up the altar, checking the sound system, reading welcome and announcements, extinguishing candles at the end of service.

An experienced Worship Assistant holds periodic training sessions of approximately 45 minutes for those who are new. To find out more, email the Worship Committee (Worship@northparish.org).

Thank you for helping to create our Sunday experience!